If none of the above works, there is one last-ditch effort you might employ: Inviting women to play on your team. This is going to mean that you’re going to have to approach them and talk to them respectfully and sincerely. You might even have to sell them a bit on the benefits of physical fitness, teamwork, and camaraderie. If it feels weird, you’re probably doing it right. Here is a tip to make it less so: When you ask a woman to join your team, ask her just like you would if she were a man.